butterflies

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Meanwhile, more visually appealing insect groups such as butterflies and dragonflies receive a disproportionate share of conservation protections.

From Science Daily

There are also birds, bees, butterflies, horses and dogs as well as a boy in a garden of flowers made of metal, inspired by his son.

From BBC

But Jonah took care of it for days after we let the other butterflies free, feeding it watermelon slices and sugar water on cotton balls so its short life would be happy.

From Literature

It was snowing now, big fat flakes that floated down through the dark night like white butterflies.

From Literature

I’ve got butterflies doing cartwheels inside my stomach at the thought of standing up in front of the whole class.

From Literature